Job title: Administrative Program Specialist A (Food & Nutrition Support)
Company: State of Louisiana
Job description: Supplemental InformationThis position is located in Baton Rouge, LA
Office of Food & Nutrition SupportJob Focus Area
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Evaluates applications for participation in the programs listed above
Conducts desk reviews/audits of applications
Provides technical assistance to organizations applying for participation in the programs
Makes recommendations for corrections needed for approval of sponsoring organizations
Maintains/updates reports on electronic tracking system for approval of program applicants and approved sponsors
Monitors and updates program on-line application system for new and continuing sponsors
Provides telephone and online technical assistance for program applicants and sponsoring organizations
Maintains tracking systems for all Child Nutrition Program contracts/agreements between participating sponsors and the Division of Nutrition support
Monitors deliverables, payments and contractor evaluations
Ensures that required documents are included in Division contracts and that all timelines are met
Determines purchasing needs of staple Division supplies to maintain ongoing operations, for inventory items (hardware and software), for conferences and workshops, and for other specialized functions
Researches vendors and products to determine the most cost effective purchases.Applicants with the following skills and experience are encouraged to apply:
Prior experience in Child Nutrition Programs.AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:
– Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
– Thinking Critically: The ability to objectively question, analyze, interpret, and evaluate information to form a conclusion.
– Using Data: The ability to use relevant and valid data to inform a recommendation for action.
– Demonstrating Initiative: The ability to assess information and take action independently to help the organization achieve its goals.
– Developing Plans: The ability to prioritize tasks and competing demands to create accurate plans.**Note regarding the advertised pay range: The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make at each level over their career and not the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.One position is available and it is located in Baton Rouge, LA. The person hired for this position is expected to regularly report to the Baton Rouge office. This position may be filled as probationary new hire, or promotion of any current permanent classified Louisiana state employee. Current permanent classified state employees may be required to accept a probationary appointment, if selected.No Civil Service test score or assessment is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.You may attach a resume; however only the information listed on the online application will be considered to determine qualification. All education and prior experience MUST be listed on the online application.To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.NOTE: Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the page.*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*For further information about this vacancy contact:Louisiana Department of Education – Human Resources
PO Box 94064
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.Minimum QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Three years of experience in administrative services; ORSix years of full-time work experience in any field; ORA bachelor’s degree.EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.Job ConceptsFunction of Work:
To perform responsible, administrative functions in support of an organizational unit.ORTo manage a specialized departmental or statewide program.Level of Work:
Entry.Supervision Received:
General from higher-level supervisory personnel.Supervision Exercised:
May supervise 1-2 lower level personnel.Location of Work:
May be used by all state agencies.Job Distinctions:
Note: Agency impact, hierarchy, and reporting relationship patterns will be considered when making allocations to this level.Differs from Administrative Coordinator 4 by the presence of professional duties that involve a variety of administrative functions or responsibility for a specialized departmental or statewide program.Differs from Administrative Specialist–B by the absence of a moderate degree of complexity, impact, or independence in assigned duties and program areas.Examples of WorkADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS
Performs responsible duties related to the proper operation, coordination, and management of at least two of the following administrative functions:Laundry, Mail Operations, Printing, Telecommunications, Vehicle Management, Dietary, Facility Maintenance, Risk Management, Inventory Control, Purchasing, Records Management, Rentals and Leases, Safety, Security, Budget, Contracts/Grants, Fiscal Management (payroll, payables, receivables, etc.), Information Technology, and Personnel.PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Manages the operations of a departmental or statewide program, including fiscal responsibility for purchasing and budgetary reporting.Establishes, implements, and revises (as necessary) the program’s standards and guidelines.Coordinates program information by maintaining databases, generating reports, and ensuring information integrity; may require presentation of information in workshops, meetings, etc.Performs certification and eligibility duties as it relates to the program.Ensures program compliance to Federal and State regulations.Administers contracts (such as property leases and service agreements) as they pertain to the program.May supervise a small program support staff.May require a special license and/or continuing education in the program field.May serve as a member of a board or committee relevant to the program’s mission.Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:Insurance Coverage More information can be found atParental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found atHolidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
- New Year’s Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
- Mardi Gras,
- Good Friday,
- Memorial Day,
- Independence Day,
- Labor Day,
- Veteran’s Day,
- Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the GovernorState employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
- Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (
). LASERS has provided this to give you more detailed information about their system * Teacher’s Retirement System of Louisiana (
), * Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (
), among others
Expected salary: $2978 – 5843 per month
Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Job date: Fri, 21 Feb 2025 07:42:37 GMT
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